"Anicca" Matte Poster (unframed)

The subject matter in this piece are things I saw in Japan during my travels: an installation of “collaged” house parts suspended in midair on the enchanting island of Inujima, a shell-type samurai helmet from the 16th century seen at Osaka castle, and an omnipresent Buddha face. Japan was the first place I landed to kick off my 19-month-long odyssey across much of the globe. It was a dazzling, whirlwind month full of mesmerizing art, unrivaled food, and steady adventure. When I landed in Brisbane, Australia, after leaving Japan, I did not want to be there. I wanted to stay in Japan and respond to my experiences through art. So in Brisbane I reached out to a local gallery and basically asked for a space to paint in exchange for whatever volunteer services they might need. I noted my height and long arms, and Pete, the director there, agreed that at least my limbs might be of some use.          This painting marks the genesis of my current color palette. This is where I first explored t